At Home in Wichita
Koch Industries’ global headquarters is located in Wichita, Kansas, and others are noticing the advantages of this city as well. Wichita is garnering national attention with its thriving job market, low cost of living, short commutes and quality entertainment.
Quality of Life
In 2007, Wichita was declared one of the top ten “Best Big Cities” by Money magazine. It was also rated “The Best Place to Live the Good Life Affordably” by Forbes magazine in 2005 for population, housing, education, low crime rate, cost of living, dining and job opportunities. The average one-way trip to work is 18 minutes which is 26 percent below the national average.
Business
Wichita has a strong aerospace history. Aviation manufacturers located here include Cessna Aircraft, Spirit AeroSystems, Hawker Beechcraft, Boeing, and Bombardier Aerospace Learjet. Wichita is also the location of several companies that have risen to national prominence such as Koch Industries, Inc., The Coleman Company, Rent-A-Center, White Castle and Pizza Hut.Sports & Entertainment
As the largest city in Kansas, Wichita is an area destination for fun. Whether you enjoy music, art, athletics or more, finding entertainment is not a challenge. Attractions include a variety of museums, venues for the performing arts, the nationally renowned Warren Theatres and one of the country’s finest zoos.
Charles Koch Arena at Wichita State University is a popular destination for many local sports fans. The WSU men’s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 as recently as 2006. In the last four years Shocker athletic teams have won more than 20 conference championships. The city also boasts professional baseball and arena football teams.
Climate in Wichita
Wichita enjoys the pleasures and benefits of four distinct seasons. It has 250 sunny days a year according to the CIA World Factbook 2006, more than Key West, Daytona Beach and Honolulu. The warmest month is July with an average high of 93 F and an average low of 70 F. The coldest month is January with an average high of 40 F and an average low of 19 F.
